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Video / Aotearoa New Zealand
Watch “Golden Corgi” by Brett Chan
Sweet dreams are made of this. Led by a royal dog called Audri, Brandon Booth, Joshua Stewart and friends make gold in Aotearoa.
Posted 01 Oct 2024
Video / Aotearoa New Zealand
Geoff Campbell’s “Skateparks Anonymous, NZ”
Geoff Campbell’s love letter slash hate mail to the finest skateparks of the lower South Island. It features a star-studded cast of misfits and demi-skate-gods tasting everything from the fruits of Cromwell to the icy arena of Queenstown.
Posted 23 Sep 2024
Video / The Kid
Jason Adams “50 Years to Life”
Closer Magazine and Black Label Skateboards team up to present The Kid’s latest concrete assault. 50 years young and still limber on the timber.
Posted 10 Sep 2024
Video / Ace Trucks
Kevin “Spanky” Long in “Hourglass”
Kevin Long continues to push himself into an ageless realm of creativity and career. In other words, Spanky does more great things on curbs and still looks like a nugget. Signature style in this new part for Ace Trucks.
Posted 10 Sep 2024
Video / DIY Skateboarding
Fryatt Street DIY — “Father’s Day”
Dial 0800 DUDS for a Sunday session at Fryatt. Father’s Day special.
Posted 09 Sep 2024
From The Mag / People
Turning Point — Jessica Ready
SLS, World Champs, Tom Cruise, the trials of Olympic qualification, and going padless — Jessica Ready has a lot going on. Talent and consistency have everything to do with it.
Posted 04 Sep 2024
News / Broadcast
A Look Inside The New Skateboard Book
New from industrial designer slash skateboarder Jonathan Olivares comes this 200+ page exploration of the evolution of our favourite wooden (mostly) toy. Launched in collaboration with Converse earlier this year.
Posted 25 Aug 2024
Exclusive / What's going on
An update about Manual Magazine
It’s been quieter than usual on the Manual Mag front. Here’s what is happening and why.
Posted 03 Aug 2024
Video / Australian
Ben Lawrie “No Place Like Home” for Hoddle
Hoddle Skateboards welcome Melbourne’s Ben Lawrie to the team.
Posted 20 Jul 2024
News / Press Release
Vans Releases “Always Pushing” Video
A tapestry of skateboarding, creativity and good vibes in Vans’ new “Always Pushing” ethos.
Posted 20 Jul 2024
Video / Aotearoa New Zealand
Watch the “Yes Boy” Video
Hunter and Soul are joined by a swag of Welly rippers as they unlock spot after spot.
Posted 20 Jul 2024
Video / Define
Rodrigo Herring — Icons of Elegance (2002)
Rod had a stubborn addiction to destroying spots, especially foreboding rails. His “Icons” video part perfectly showcases his uncompromising drive and deft ability on a board. It is an era-defining NZ classic.
Posted 06 Jul 2024